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awsmith4 01-03-2011 12:44 PM

Re: What beers are you enjoying?
 
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Originally Posted by rizzle (Post 1117237)
Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try. I tell you, it's a whole new world out there trying to "explore new beers". I've found some stuff that is just nirvana and stuff that just about makes me want to hurl.

Can you give me a poor man's explanation of IBU and how I can avoid "really bitter tasting" beers? I would appreciate it.

IBU = International Bitterness Units

Higher IBU the more bitter. Usually on the packaging especially on IPAs.

You may not be against the bitterness but the type of bitterness. You will find that some hops are citrusy, some are piney, some are spicy, etc. If you don't like the piney taste try a more citrusy IPA (Sweetwater IPA comes to mind). Like Gerard said the DIPAs often have more malt to balance the addition of hops so try those as well. Then if you decide you don't like hoppy beers there is no harm. Plenty of other styles out there.

rizzle 01-03-2011 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4 (Post 1117247)
IBU = International Bitterness Units

Higher IBU the more bitter. Usually on the packaging especially on IPAs.

You may not be against the bitterness but the type of bitterness. You will find that some hops are citrusy, some are piney, some are spicy, etc. If you don't like the piney taste try a more citrusy IPA (Sweetwater IPA comes to mind). Like Gerard said the DIPAs often have more malt to balance the addition of hops so try those as well. Then if you decide you don't like hoppy beers there is no harm. Plenty of other styles out there.

Preciate it Albert. So, are the hops where the bitterness comes from?

awsmith4 01-03-2011 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle (Post 1117266)
Preciate it Albert. So, are the hops where the bitterness comes from?

In short, yes

romwarrior 01-03-2011 04:46 PM

Re: What beers are you enjoying?
 
Over the weekend:

Bootlegger's Knuckle Sandwich (on tap)
Boulevard Tank 7
Ballast Point Victory at Sea
Bell's Batch 9000

ChicagoWhiteSox 01-03-2011 07:14 PM

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Three Floyds and Dogfish Head Poppa Skull

Jbailey 01-03-2011 07:17 PM

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cooling down a bottle off ommegang chocolate indulgence.

awsmith4 01-03-2011 08:33 PM

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Duck Rabbit Baltic Porter

BlackDog 01-03-2011 08:47 PM

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I went to Old Chicago tonight for a beer after work. I got 22oz of Lagunitas Brown Shugga' for $4.50. That's a heck of a deal for 9.9% abv beer.

Sauer Grapes 01-04-2011 12:32 AM

Re: What beers are you enjoying?
 
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Originally Posted by rizzle (Post 1117237)
Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try. I tell you, it's a whole new world out there trying to "explore new beers". I've found some stuff that is just nirvana and stuff that just about makes me want to hurl.

Can you give me a poor man's explanation of IBU and how I can avoid "really bitter tasting" beers? I would appreciate it.

Rizzle... since you are in the bay area (Tampa, not SF), check out cigar city's IPA if you haven't yet. It is very tasty. It is called Jai Alai I believe.

rizzle 01-04-2011 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes (Post 1118271)
Rizzle... since you are in the bay area (Tampa, not SF), check out cigar city's IPA if you haven't yet. It is very tasty. It is called Jai Alai I believe.

Thanks, I may do that. Somebody gave me one of their Maduros a couple weeks ago, don't remember the exact name, and I wasn't real fond of it. Drinkable for me, but I wouldn't seek out more.

jesseboston81 01-04-2011 02:25 PM

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Did the Sprechers brewery tour while out in Wisconsin after Christmas, and grabbed some delicious Generation Porter and a bottle of their barley wine that I'm saving for sometime special.

b0rderman 01-04-2011 08:31 PM

Re: What beers are you enjoying?
 
Unibroue Don de Dieu...absolutely delicious and widely available. I forget about these sorts of beers from time to time while chasing the white whales...yum!

Sauer Grapes 01-04-2011 08:59 PM

Re: What beers are you enjoying?
 
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Originally Posted by rizzle (Post 1118597)
Thanks, I may do that. Somebody gave me one of their Maduros a couple weeks ago, don't remember the exact name, and I wasn't real fond of it. Drinkable for me, but I wouldn't seek out more.

It's a single IPA, and I'm a fan of bitter stuff, so my judgment may be off, but I found their IPA extremely drinkable. Don't go buying a sixer of it until you try it, but if you find it on tap or can get a single bottle, give it a go.

ChicagoWhiteSox 01-04-2011 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by b0rderman (Post 1119521)
Unibroue Don de Dieu...absolutely delicious and widely available. I forget about these sorts of beers from time to time while chasing the white whales...yum!

How is the La Fin Du Monde?

b0rderman 01-04-2011 09:31 PM

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It's definitely good, and gets more acclaim than the Don De Dieu, but if given the choice I'd get the Don de Dieu 7 out of 10 times. Maybe 6.5 out of 9.5 times.

Salvelinus 01-05-2011 07:15 AM

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You can't go wrong with Unibrou. Maudite is one of my favorite winter time beers, and fin du monde is an all time favorite. The ephemerel is a whole bunch to fruity for me, but my wife loves it.

WyGuy 01-05-2011 05:52 PM

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Southern Tier 2XIPA, :dr

b0rderman 01-05-2011 06:19 PM

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Avery canned Ellie's Brown...I've drifted away from brown ales a bit, but this is one I will not take out of the rotation.

Jbailey 01-05-2011 07:41 PM

Re: What beers are you enjoying?
 
Three Floyds Sun Stout
Founders Imperial Stout

St. Lou Stu 01-05-2011 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey (Post 1120934)
Three Floyds Sun Stout
Founders Imperial Stout

psssst dude.... how many of each>?

Isun't it Black Sun Stout? ;)

What is Sun Stout? Like their new wheat beer?


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